We need to bury 14% more people with 10% less money

As you've noticed, the Chesed Shel Emes blog has been neglected.  With an increased presence on Facebook and Twitter, the blog has lagged behind.  Hopefully, that will change, and the blogging will continue.

Let me start with this.

We have all been affected somehow by the economic downturn.  Goods and services cost more, and perhaps we're making less.  Unfortunately for HFBA, we've been hurt as well.  From two ends.

Our caseload is up 14% in 2009 over 2008.  And our 2008 caseload saw an 11% increase over 2007.  Meanwhile, our donations are down this year by 10%.

We need to bury 14% more people with 10% less money.  


Fortunately, we are up to the challenge.  We will bury over 300 people this year.  And we will be there for those who need us.  But we do need your help as well.  Please consider a donation to HFBA.  Partner with us in performing chesed shel emes so every Jew will receive a proper and dignified Jewish burial.